by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their computer science graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find where computer science graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send computer science graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 for computer science graduate salaries in Maryland. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $99,756.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned it the #2 place for computer science. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $109,160.
Hood College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Set in the city of Frederick, Hood College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Hood College typically earn about $83,323 annually.
Towson University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $110,595.
Strong graduate earnings at Loyola University Baltimore earned it the #5 place for computer science. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore typically earn about $61,017 annually.
Frostburg State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Frostburg State University is a public school located in the town of Frostburg. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,349.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their computer science graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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